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Detail of outcome

The Department for Transport consulted about removing some of the current exemptions from roadworthiness testing and operator licensing between 11 December 2014 and 5 March 2015. It published summaries of the responses to both consultations in July 2015. This holding statement updates stakeholders on progress and timing of the next steps.

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Detail of feedback received

This document features a summary of the responses to the government’s consultation on exemptions from goods vehicle operator licensing. All evidence provided by the respondents will be considered over the coming months before the government makes a decision on future exemptions.

Original consultation

Summary

Seeks views on the exemptions for certain types of heavier vehicle from operator licensing rules.

This consultation ran from9am on 11 December 2014 to
11:45pm on 5 March 2015

Consultation description

The main purpose of the goods vehicle operator licensing system is to ensure the safe and proper use of goods vehicles and to protect the environment around operating centres. Subject to certain exceptions, you need an operator’s licence to carry goods in vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.

We are consulting on the current exemptions because we want to make sure that regulations are fair and support road safety.

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